Allyship
Join us in Annual Allyship
Supporting Indigenous Youth, Reconciliation and Cultural Revitalization
Allies of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre work alongside us to reach our goals. Collectively, we recognize the value of working together to build stronger ties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and support our purpose to uplift the Sḵwxwú7mesh and Lílwat7úl people, with pride and visibility on their land.
As an 100% Indigenous-owned organization, a non-profit registered charity, we employ over 80% Indigenous Ambassadors, and have trained and mentored over 650 youth through our Indigenous Youth Ambassador Program. We rely on well-aligned reciprocal partnerships to deliver our cultural programming, education, and curation efforts each day – that’s where generous organizations step in and up, to support us though the Allyship Program.
Allyship in Action
Being an Ally to the SLCC means walking alongside us with respect, care, and humility. It’s about listening to our stories, histories, and honouring our cultures, language, arts and ways of knowing. It is the tough work of the inbetweener* – choosing to stand up against stereotypes and appropriation, to support Indigenous-led work, and to approach cultural expression with curiosity and gratitude. For each of us it is an ongoing commitment to keep learning, to stay open, and to build relationships grounded in trust, respect, and shared humanity.
*An “in-betweener” is someone who walks between divides, a bridge-builder who navigates the spaces created by colonial & cultural silos, linking Indigenous and non-indigenous people. It requires courage and discomfort, because it means stepping beyond familiar roles and relationships to act in service of reconciliation and connection”
– Jody Wilson‑Raybould
Allyship Tiers
The Allyship program is a flexible annual (12 month) partnership available to organizations to support the SLCC. Intake dates vary based on when the business wishes to start. Each level of Allyship has custom benefits, whether it is Thunderbird, Eagle, Bear or Frog, your friendship is part of our success and good work.
The Thunderbird controls the sky, bringing gifts to the people in times of need.
Bears protect and defend. A fierce motherhood to all.
Allyship Partnership at the highest levels (Thunderbird and Eagle) allows for some customization to the needs of your business, and our Allies are supported in unique ways with things like cultural training, exclusive event ticket priority, translation support, photography, collaborations and cultural consultancy services.
We always choose our Allies first when it comes to partnership, information sharing and inclusion – this is priceless. Download the Allyship Flatsheet to learn more.
Become an Ally
Current Allies
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Allies work alongside us to reach our goals. Collectively, we recognize the value of working together to build stronger ties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. We raise our hands to our valued Allies for their dedication through our Allyship program. Whether it is Thunderbird, Eagle, Bear or Frog, your friendship is part of our success and good work.
Thunderbird
Eagle
Frog
Frogs bring springtime and rebirth.
